Based on the production Z06, the 2008 Corvette Z06 Indy Pace Car E85 concept pace car has fuel system and powertrain controller revisions required to run E85. The head-turning coupe is coated in Gold Rush Green color-shifting paint with a checkered flag pattern. Chevy does not make an E85 Corvette but this concept may hint at future plans from Chevy's gas friendly to gas free strategy. The video includes the pace car driver, two-time Indy 500 winner, Emerson Fittipaldi, joking it will be great to look in the mirror and see all those Indy cars behind him. It is the fifth consecutive year that Chevrolet has chosen the Corvette to pace the iconic NASCAR event and the Corvette Z06?s special ?anniversary gold? GM Design developed a striking paint scheme with an exotic array of stunning hues of Gold, Red, Blue and White.

Interestingly, the 2008 Corvette Z06 Incy Pace Car 505-horsepower (377 kw) output is actually more than the power produced by the race cars that will compete in the Daytona 500 - a first for a pace car. This is because of the unique "restrictor plate" rule established for the Daytona and Talladega , Ala. Printed "Corvette" ribbons criss-cross the inside, Corvette is embroidered on the Velcro closure, and the impressive C6 emblem and Z06 logo are a highlight in the embroidered design. Based on the 2006 Indy Pace Car Cap, your collection won't be complete without one!

Looks wise, the 2008 Corvette Z06 Indy Pace Car E85 Concept Pace Car has a unique Gold Rush Green color-shifting paint scheme that changes between hues of green and gold when viewed from different angles and in different light. A checkered flag pattern is also a part of the paint job. Each replica, by definition, will be a Corvette convertible wearing atomic orange paint with gold ribbon graphics and an Indy 500 logo on each side. Special badges, a Z06 rear spoiler, and an interior with embroidered seats and disappointingly cheap-looking painted trim round off the distinguishing features.

To start the race, Fittipaldi will drive a concept-only ethanol-powered 2008 Corvette Z06 Indy Pace Car, capable of changing colors from green, blue, gold and yellow. The second, a special edition Corvette, is designed to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the iconic 1978 Corvette Indy 500 pace car with a similar black and silver design.

GM is the leader in E85 production models, with more than 2.5 million E85-capable cars, trucks and SUVs on the road – with more on the way. Chevrolet offers seven E85-capable models in 2008. GM’s Heritage Center has been working with the NCM for several months to make the Historic Motorama II part of this important GM event. GM's OnStar subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services. More information on GM can be found at www.gm.com .

GM's recent decision to re-offer employee pricing on all new vehicles brings the 505 HP Corvette Z06 down to an astonishing base price of $62,653. Normally, these type of incentives don't include high horsepower and halo cars, but according to the boys at Kicking Tires , GM will include both the 2008 Corvette and the Chevy's up-powered big brother, the 2008 Corvette Z06 , in their current deal.